Senior Data Scientist - Operational Research

Overview

About the job:

Key responsibilities:

1 - Develop data science and machine learning models for applications across Myntra's storefront, supply chain, and other business areas.
2 - Apply expertise in time series analysis, forecasting, and optimization to solve complex business problems.
3 - Collaborate with product and business teams to translate requirements into machine learning solutions.
4 - Work with engineering and platform teams to deploy predictive models and ensure system integration.
5 - Collect, process, and manage large datasets in collaboration with data platform teams.
6 - Ensure efficiency of models by leveraging advanced algorithms, optimization solvers, and ML frameworks.
7 - Contribute to research by exploring state-of-the-art techniques such as graph neural networks, transformers, and diffusion models.
8 - Prepare documentation, reports, and research outputs to communicate findings and support decision-making.

Who can apply:

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. have minimum 3 years of experience

Salary:

Competitive salary

Experience:

3 year(s)

Deadline:

2025-09-15 23:59:59

Skills required:

Python, Optimization and Forecasting

Other Requirements:

- Postgraduate degree (MTech, MS, PhD) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, or Mathematics.

- 3-5 years of experience in machine learning, forecasting, or optimization.

- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and large-scale data processing.

- Proficiency in Python and experience with optimization solvers (CPLEX, Gurobi, COIN-OR, PuLP).

- Familiarity with NLP, computer vision, and deep learning is a plus.

- Exposure to DevOps practices for ML model deployment is desirable.

- Knowledge of LLMs and Generative AI, including prompt engineering and model optimization, preferred.

- Strong communication and teamwork skills with an awareness of ethical considerations in data science.

About Company:

Myntra, founded in 2007 in Bangalore by Mukesh Bansal, Ashutosh Lawania, and Vineet Saxena, was acquired by Flipkart in 2014. In 2024, it reported revenue of about $615.7 million. Myntra is a leading Indian fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform offering apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, and home d cor through both marketplace sellers and in-house labels. It employs around 1,500 people and has launched new services like M-Now for quick commerce. The company has achieved EBITDA profitability for two consecutive quarters, cut return costs, and is expanding M-Now deliveries to major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune.